Coating Technician

Kodak Corp; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Kodak Company is seeking a Pilot Coating Technician to join our team at the Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY. This role involves operating pilot coating facilities, handling various coating methods, and assisting with quality improvements.

The ideal candidate should possess strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, as well as a working knowledge of coating processes. Physical demands include lifting, standing for extended periods, and potentially using respirators.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating roll-to-roll processes using slot die and gravure application techniques.
• Working knowledge of coating methods like gravure, slot die, and flexo.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple pilot coating facilities.
• Coat solutions onto moving webs using various methods.
• Assist with measurements of coated substrates and quality system improvements.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic computer aptitude (especially Excel)

Troubleshooting skills (cause/effect)

Familiarity with basic quality tools (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Familiarity with web conveying machines

Use of basic measurement tools (micrometer, precision scales, pycnometer, tensiometer, etc.)

Tools

Roll-to-roll machines

Coating methods (gravure, slot die, flexographic)

Job description

We are looking for a Pilot Coating Technician in the Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY.

As a Pilot Technician you will be part of a team of technicians that operate multiple pilot coating facilities at Kodak’s EBP location in Rochester, NY. These coating facilities provide both experimental and production coating services to a wide range of companies in technology areas that include batteries, photovoltaics, fuel cells, optical films, security films, electronic films, packaging films, and many more. The ideal candidate will have prior experience operating roll‑to‑roll processes using slot die and gravure application techniques.

Job Requirements

• Roll‑to‑roll machine web line operation (unwind/convey/wind)
• Coating of solutions onto moving webs using various coating methods (slot die, gravure, flexographic printing)
• Set up and operate delivery system equipment (pumps, filters, valves, etc.)
• Assist engineering staff with basic measurements of coated substrates (thickness, coat weight, uniformity, optical clarity, haze, etc.)
• Assist engineering staff with quality system improvements in multiple areas (solution mixing, coating, slitting, and calendaring)

Skills Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer aptitude (especially Excel)
• Troubleshooting skills (cause/effect)
• Familiarity with basic quality tools (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Familiarity with web conveying machines
• Use of basic measurement tools (micrometer, precision scales, pycnometer, tensiometer, etc.)

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of coating methods (gravure, slot die, and flexo)
• Web conveyance (wind, unwind, steering, tension, etc.)
• Roll‑to‑roll process related defects and root cause analysis

Physical Job Requirements

• Bending/twisting/pulling/pushing
• Standing for more than 4 hours per day
• Lifting up to 40 lb.
• Use of respirators
• Operation of power trucks (including forklift)
• Work schedule is 8 hours M‑Fri, possible A/B shift rotation

EEO Policy Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.